Cleveland was the proud host of the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games from July 12-21, 2024. The 2024 Pan-American Masters Games featured athletes from 6 continents, 48 states and more than 70 countries. Participants competed in 24 medal-contending sports. There were a variety of Special Events for the athletes and other visitors such as the following:
The Welcome Celebration was held on Saturday July 13 spanning Cleveland's Public Square to Mall C.
Photos and videos of the Welcome Celebration
There was an opportunity to Meet and Greet with ten-time world champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and 35-time world record holder Sergey Bubka. As a pole vaulter, Mr. Bubka was the first pole vaulter to clear 6.0 meters and 6.10 meters. He held the indoor world record of 6.15 meters for almost 21 years. Mr. Bubka is currently the president of the International Masters Games Association.
Sergey Bubka
Sergey Bubka and David Gilbert
Sergey Bubka signing a hat for Dan Hanson
Sergey Bubka signed the PAMG hat
with 6.15, his highest vault
A Rock and Roll Party was held at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on Tuesday evening July 16. Guests toured the exhibits, ate and drank great food, danced to a DJ and were able to try guitars, drums, etc. in the hands-on room.
Rachael Stentz-Baugher at Rock Hall
GCSC's Destany Post jamming
Dan Hanson
PAMG team members
Pink Floyd The Wall exhibit
First Pitch by PAMG's Makoto Chogahara
Athletes from Brazil watching the game
PAMG Softball Team jersey
Kwan Family Lion Dance Team
On Sunday July 21 there was the 228th birthday celebration for Cleveland with a community 5K event and the Farewell Celebration.
See Photos and Videos from the Farewell Celebration
Along with these special events I spoke to many visiting athletes who took advantage of Cleveland's many other attractions such as the Zoo, Art Museum, Lakefront, University Circle and so on. They were impressed by the friendliness of the people and the cleanliness of the city. They also enjoyed being able to walk to so many destinations from their downtown hotels. Many told me they are planning on coming back to visit.
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